Up next in Lions' search for a veteran RB: Frank Gore

Detroit NewsMarch 14, 2018

Up next in Lions' search for a veteran RB: Frank Gore

While the top running backs on the market are agreeing to multi-year deals ranging from $5-7 million per season, the Detroit Lions are continuing to look at older, stopgap options with the franchise's eyes seemingly on the wealth of talent in the upcoming draft. After meeting with Jonathan Stewart and DeMarco Murray earlier in the week, the Lions are set to host Frank Gore at the team's facility on Wednesday, the veteran running back told ESPN. All three backs have put together accomplished careers, but each is 30 years or older. Gore is the oldest of the bunch. The 13-year veteran will celebrate his 35th birthday in May. Still, Gore fell just short of reaching 1,000 rushing yards for the 10th